Maratonul
Vinului

powered by OMV Petrom

 

April 20th 2024

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MARVIN 2024

Now in its 12th edition, Maratonul Vinului is the first mountain bike competition with a charitable purpose in Romania. This year, MARVIN will take place on Saturday, April 20th 2024, in the town of Urlaţi in Prahova County, among the hills, vineyards and wineries in the area. The start will be at 9.00 AM for children and at 11.00 AM for adults.

In addition to the two classic routes of 31km and 51km, reactivated last year after a period of absence, participants can also opt for the well-known 18km route, recommended for less experienced cyclists.

The participants from the companies will be able to participate on the 31 km route in teams of 4 (with at least one girl)! The 51 km route will also host an E-Bike competition!

In addition to the two classic routes of 31km and 51km, reactivated last year after a period of absence, participants can also opt for the well-known 18km route, recommended for less experienced cyclists.

The participants from the companies will be able to participate on the 31 km route in teams of 4 (with at least one girl)! The 51 km route will also host an E-Bike competition!

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And this year the children will have their own routes. Small children will participate on a route of approx. 4 km, specially arranged in the surroundings of the city of Urlaţi and through the garden of the Bellu mansion, while older children and cadets will be able to start the 18 km round.

Cycling is a sport for the whole family, so this year too there will be a 10 km Family ride, with no participation fee, accessible to everyone: children, parents or grandparents.

Since its' first year, Maratonul Vinului wanted to combine the promotion of cycling as a healthy and ecological lifestyle with a charitable action, donating part of the proceeds obtained from the event to the Bucuria Ajutorului Foundation in Urlati.

THE RACE

Race routes

51km

  • eBike M/F (18 ani +)
  • Gravel M/F (18 ani +)
  • Elite M/F
  • M 19-29
  • Master 1
  • Master 2
  • Master 3
  • F 19-29
  • F 30+

31km

  • M 19-29 ani
  • Master 1
  • Master 2
  • Master 3
  • F 19-29, 30-39, 40+
  • Juniors M + F
  • Corporate

18km

  • Hobby: M + F Open
  • Kids M/F 13-14
  • Cadets M + F

10km

  • Family Ride

fără kit de concurs

4km

  • Kids 4km – 7-8 yo, 9-10 yo, 11-12 yo (M/F)

Kids can participate only with ther parent's permission (in writing)!

SCHEDULE

Event schedule

Bucharest - Friday

April 19th

Distribution of race kits in Bucharest at the BikeXpert Mihalache store
13.00 – 17.00

Anunț important: participanții de la Tura Family nu vor avea numere (fără kit de concurs), astfel că se pot prezenta direct la startul competiției!

Urlați – Saturday (the race day):

April 20th

Distribution of race kits for the 4 and 8 km tracks (kids), in Urlați for those outside of Bucharest
07:15-8:15

Technical briefing for the 4 and 8 km tracks (kids)
08:50

Start for the 4 and 8 km tracks (kids) 
09:00

Distribution of the race kits for 18km, 31km and 51km- participants from outside Bucharest
07.15- 10.15

Start eBike race
11:00

Start of Maratonul Vinului 51 km, 31 km and 18 km
11.05

Start of Maratonul Vinului – Family Event
11:15

Expected arrival of first contestant from the 18 km course
12:00

Expected arrival of first contestant from the 31 km course
12:30

Expected arrival of first contestant from the 51 km course
13:10

Award Ceremony/ Tombola
15:00

Time limit for contestant arrival at finish
16:30

Closing of Maratonul Vinului 2024
17:00

CHARITY

Bucuria Ajutorului Urlati Foundation

Part of the benefits obtained from Maratonul Vinului powerded by OMV Petrom 2022 will be donated to the Bucuria Ajutorului Foundation in Urlați.

Established in 2012, the Bucuria Ajutorului Urlati Foundation works to encourage local children from poor families not to drop out of school early and to combat the problem of social exclusion by providing educational and psychological support to 25 children from the area.

Every day the children go to the centre, where they receive food, clothing and school materials and are helped to do their homework in the warm and friendly atmosphere created by the enthusiastic staff.

The Foundation’s day centre has its own vegetable garden, orchard, poultry and animals (including a pony that is much loved by the children).

In 2018, Maratonul Vinului contributed to the building of the pavilion in the Center’s courtyard and in 2017, helped to the reconstruction of the canteen rooftop where Bucuria Ajutorului Urlati Foundation, provides daily meals for 30 children from poor families

In 2016, Maratonul Vinului made a donation to the Bucuria Ajutorului Urlati Foundation in Urlați of 1,100 euros, funds that went towards the building of a football pitch that was completed just before Easter this year. With our help and that of a number of other sponsors, Father Manuel was able to build, within the grounds of the Bucuria Ajutorului’s centre at no. 64 Valea Cângului St., Urlaţi, a 200-square metre football pitch for use by the children who visit the centre to enjoy their childhoods and get away from the worries and problems of life at home. Five years ago, these children were at risk of dropping out of school. Now, however, they come here of their own free will to do their homework, enjoy a meal and play at the centre.

In 2015, Maratonul Vinului contributed 1,600 euros towards the acquisition of new equipment for the Bucuria Ajutorului canteen, which serves a daily meal to over 30 children from poor families in Urlati.

In 2014 Maratonul Vinului donated a solar water heating system worth 2,ooo euros. This new system provides the centre in Urlați with a free source of renewable energy. What’s more, it works during winter, too.

We also supported this charity in 2013, when we were able to help cover a part of the cost of installing a new roof at the foundation’s centre in Urlați.

More about the Bucuria Ajutorului Foundation on their Facebook page.

Magic Association

The Magic Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that supports more than 10,000 families with seriously ill children, providing them through its 12 projects a real network of helping hands in the fight against the disease: free and safe transportation for families with seriously ill children, to the hospital and back home, with volunteer drivers (Soul Driver), accommodation for parents during the children's hospitalization (MagicHOME), weekly packages to the pediatric oncology wards and psychological counseling of children and parents (MagiCARE), monthly parcels with food and everything needed for the most vulnerable families (MagicBOX), monthly educational scholarships (MagicEDU), camps for children with oncology or who have lost a loved one in the battle with the disease (MagiCAMP), vacations for the whole family of the sick child (MagicTICKET ) and more.

More about the projects of the Magic Association and how you can help, here: www.asociatiamagic.ro

You can support the projects of the Magic Association by redirecting the 3.5% of your income tax. You can fill out the form and sign the form here: https://redirectioneaza.ro/asociatia-magic/

If you want to be a galantom fundraiser, give us a sign at facemmagie@asociatiamagic.ro

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